The Crip Trip Disability Podcast

How hard should it be to get the care you need?  In this episode of the Crip Trip Podcast, Danny and Fred are joined by Karli to talk about her fight with local health authorities to secure more care hours.  From navigating complex systems to pushing back against decisions that impact daily life, Karli shares what it takes to advocate for yourself when the system falls short.  This is a raw conver...

Who gets to tell these stories and are they getting it right?  In this episode of the Crip Trip Podcast, Danny and Fred are joined by Filmmaker, Activist & Podcast Host, Jim Lebrecht (Crip Camp) to break down how disability is portrayed across film, TV and media.  From casting choices to stereotypes and missed opportunities, they unpack what the industry gets wrong and where it needs to go next.  ...

Not all disabilities are visible but that does not make them any less real.  In this episode of the Crip Trip Podcast, Danny and Fred are joined by Dreena for an honest conversation about invisible disabilities and the barriers people face every day.  From being misunderstood to navigating spaces that were never designed with them in mind, this episode explores the challenges that often go unseen....

What you saw on screen was only part of the story.  In this episode of the Crip Trip Podcast, Danny and Fred bring the crew together to share the behind the scenes moments that didn’t make the cut.  From unexpected breakdowns to last-minute pivots and everything in between, this is the real story of life on the road.  Unfiltered, chaotic and often hilarious, these are the moments that defined the...

What does it actually cost to adapt your life?  In this episode of the Crip Trip Podcast, Daniel and Fred are joined by Bean Gill for a raw and honest conversation about the financial reality of accessibility.  From equipment and home modifications to everyday barriers, Bean breaks down the true cost of independence and why so many are left to figure it out on their own.  This is a conversation ab...

Daniel and Fred speak with Tanya (Director, Health Technology & Policy Unit at the University of Alberta) and Christina (PhD student and social worker) about Canada’s MAID system including a Health Canada- commissioned review they worked on and balancing autonomy with strong, clearer safeguards. They trace the evolution of MAID through key rulings and laws—Carter v. Canada, Bills C-14 and C-7, and...

Crip Trip hosts Daniel Ennett & Frederick Kroetsch catch up with actor, comedian, filmmaker, and producer Steve Way – a true multi-hyphenate. Steve's work spans from Hulu's "Ramy" to producing films like "Good Bad Things." They discuss art and advocacy, Steve's career, his current projects, and the significance of telling disabled stories that are grounded in reality. Watch the Video version on Yo...

What if everything you thought about disabled bodies and sexuality was dead wrong? In this raw and radically honest episode, Daniel and Fred get intimately real with photographer Robert Andy Coombs, a Yale MFA powerhouse whose provocative self-portraits explore the erotic, emotional, and unapologetically sexual side of queer disabled life. Robert doesn’t just pose, he seduces, challenges, and rede...

Daniel and Fred are joined by Michelle Asgarali and Meagan McAteer, two highly skilled filmmakers and producers based in Toronto. Leading the charge in disabled culture building, this dynamic duo explores the intersection of disability and film, shares their origins, and discusses their ongoing efforts to advocate for change within the industry and the community. Video Podcast Version Chapters Sho...

Daniel and Fred are accompanied by comedian Lucas Waterfill for a post CripTrip discussion on disability and comedy. Lucas, along with his cat Sarah-tonin, shares insights into his beginnings. The three arts majors delve into the topics of integrity and accessibility within their respective fields. Video Podcast Version   Watch the Cat Photobombing that charmed a nation on YouTube Shorts Chapters...

Daniel takes a quick detour in Minneapolis and invites influencer and educator SAMU, musician Gabriel "Freaque" Rodreick, and photographer Trista McGovern to discuss their art and advocacy practices. They explore how they merge the two, face ableism online, navigate grieving capacities, and how intersectionality manifests in their practices.  Video Podcast Version Chapters Show Open (00:00) Introd...

Danny and Fred are joined by TikTok superstar Erin Novakowski to discuss the naming of the RV, the reinvention of traditional life milestones, and the disparities exposed by COVID-19. The trio also tackle the significant issue of ableism.  Video Podcast Version Chapters Show Open (00:00) Introductions (00:18) Name the RV (01:27) Missing Milestones / Lag Time (02:45) Moving Out & Going Away for Uni...

Hosted by quadruple amputee filmmaker Daniel Ennett and his longtime collaborator Frederick Kroetsch, the Crip Trip Disability Podcast is a candid, irreverent, and insightful podcast where disabled artists share their struggles and triumphs in the art industry.  From inaccessible workplaces to the fight for authentic representation, Daniel and Frederick dive deep into the challenges disabled creat...